title: Review of current research on midazolam and diazepam for endoscopic premedication.
abstract: This article reviews the current and past research on the use of midazolam and diazepam as endoscopic premedication. The pharmacology and mechanisms of action, use of the medications for endoscopic procedures, dosing schedules, and monitoring are addressed. Several research studies are cited that have examined and compared the two medications during endoscopy, as well as in related medical fields.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Aker
mesh_terms: D003975:Diazepam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D008874:Midazolam / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D003975:Diazepam; D008874:Midazolam